Key Market Indicators
**Bulgarian Pipeline Transport Volume on Steady Rise** The volume of Bulgarian pipeline transport is projected to reach approximately 1,030 million tonne kilometers by 2028, up from 895 million tonne kilometers in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. Historical data since 1983 indicates a consistent year-on-year increase of 5.9% in demand. As of 2023, Bulgaria ranked 12th in pipeline transport volume, with the Czech Republic slightly ahead at 895 million tonne kilometers. Leading the ranking were Kazakhstan, Poland, and France, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. **Pipeline Length Shows Stability** In contrast, the length of Bulgarian pipelines is expected to remain relatively stable, reaching 569 kilometers by 2028, a minimal decrease from the current 570 kilometers in 2023, reflecting a 0% year-on-year average decline. Since 1995, the length has seen no significant annual variation. In the 2023 ranking for pipeline length, Bulgaria stood at 11th place, just behind Croatia, also at 570 kilometers. Italy, Romania, and Poland held the second, third, and fourth positions in this category.